Ste L
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work in progress still, should be different when done...
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/projects-restorations/340122-nova-corsa-vxr-engine-gearbox.html
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Robin
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I wondered how long it would be.
Wasn't expecting it this soon though, that's only 3 months
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deano87
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bet it will shift too.
tbh, that is the only way of doing it with the VXR engine. COMPLETELY stripping the car and starting again.
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Nick-S
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chris astly is doing this isnt he?
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Marc
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People writing them off already
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Ste L
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quote: Originally posted by GSi_16v
chris astly is doing this isnt he?
yep
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Nick-S
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by Ste L
quote: Originally posted by GSi_16v
chris astly is doing this isnt he?
yep
He'll make a mint developing the kits.
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boyracer2002
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quote: Originally posted by Marc
People writing them off already
if only you knew
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JM_16v
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koolies
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davcohen
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not suprised anyone remember just how many VX220's were written off just after their launch they were everywhere
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davcohen
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forgot to add this will settle the debate about using a small block vs a heavy weight LET
as this is a small block 16v (i think??) turbo charged pushing roughly the same power as a let
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mattk
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quote: Originally posted by davcohen
forgot to add this will settle the debate about using a small block vs a heavy weight LET
as this is a small block 16v (i think??) turbo charged pushing roughly the same power as a let
costing how much more
the thing with big block and small block is the big blocks always going to be cheaper
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Robin
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quote: Originally posted by mattk
quote: Originally posted by davcohen
forgot to add this will settle the debate about using a small block vs a heavy weight LET
as this is a small block 16v (i think??) turbo charged pushing roughly the same power as a let
costing how much more
the thing with big block and small block is the big blocks always going to be cheaper
Z16LEH would cost less than a Z20LEH
C16XE costs less than a C20XE
[Edited on 12-12-2007 by Robin]
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Jenko_Sport
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Damn you edited it before i had time to quote
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mattk
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I mean to get the same output from a small block as a big block
cheaper to C20XE than get a X16XE to 155 bhp
cheaper to fit a LET than a corsa VXR engine
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Ste L
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[QUOTE=rallyman;3498399]I dont think it was dear for what it is, gave £1075 for everything.[/QUOTE]
so engine was around same price as a c20let, if not cheaper
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Robin
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C20LET with an F28 would cost you about £1100, plus a conversion kit, that's another £500.
Z16LEH can use 2 standard mounts, standard shafts and is within 12bhp of the 20LET.
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mattk
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where did he get it for that price
lot more hassel to fit though
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Patman
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why does every Vauxhall engine out there always goes into a nova
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SportBoy
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it wont settle no dabate for ages yet anyway as there is near enuff nob all z16leh's about at the mo
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Ste L
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quote: Originally posted by mattk
where did he get it for that price
lot more hassel to fit though
ebay
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Ste L
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
C20LET with an F28 would cost you about £1100, plus a conversion kit, that's another £500.
Z16LEH can use 2 standard mounts, standard shafts and is within 12bhp of the 20LET.
if you want to keep the 6speed box then it'll need custom mount's all round
[Edited on 12-12-2007 by Ste L]
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STEvieXE
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for the money for the vxr being compared with a let, the vxr will be more or less a brand new engine whereas the let will be tired and need rebuilt/freshinging
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by STEvieXE
for the money for the vxr being compared with a let, the vxr will be more or less a brand new engine whereas the let will be tired and need rebuilt/freshinging
Agreed - not that I know much, but I know it'd be better investing in a newer engine.
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